BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) Certification for Export & Import

What is BIS Certification?

The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) Certification is a quality assurance certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Government of India. It ensures that products meet Indian safety, quality, and performance standards. BIS certification is mandatory for certain products before they can be manufactured, imported, or exported.

📌 Issued By: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Government of India
📌 Regulated By: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
📌 Purpose: Ensures safety, quality, and compliance with Indian Standards (IS).

Types of BIS Certification

1️⃣ ISI Mark Certification – Mandatory for domestic & industrial products (e.g., cement, steel, electrical appliances).
2️⃣ Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) – For electronics & IT products (e.g., mobile phones, laptops, LED lights).
3️⃣ Foreign Manufacturer Certification Scheme (FMCS) – For foreign companies exporting to India.
4️⃣ Hallmarking Certification – For gold and silver jewelry.

Who Needs BIS Certification?

✅ Manufacturers & Exporters – For products requiring BIS approval.
✅ Importers – Mandatory for regulated products imported to India.
✅ Electronics & Electrical Companies – For batteries, cables, household appliances.
✅ Construction & Building Material Suppliers – For cement, steel, safety glass.
✅ Jewelry Manufacturers & Sellers – For gold, silver hallmarking.
✅ Food & Water Packaging Industry – For packaged drinking water, food-grade plastics.

Products Requiring BIS Certification

🔹 Electronics & IT Products – Mobile phones, LED TVs, power banks, laptops.
🔹 Electrical Appliances – Refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines.
🔹 Steel & Construction Materials – Cement, TMT bars, steel pipes, safety glass.
🔹 Automobile Components – Helmets, tires, safety glass.
🔹 Food & Consumer Goods – Packaged drinking water, pressure cookers.
🔹 Gold & Silver Jewelry – Mandatory BIS Hallmarking for jewelry sales.
🔹 Chemicals & Industrial Products – Gas cylinders, medical devices.

(For a full list, check the BIS website: www.bis.gov.in)

How to Obtain BIS Certification?

📌 Apply online through the BIS portal – www.bis.gov.in

Application Process

1️⃣ Identify Applicable Indian Standard (IS) – Check if the product falls under BIS regulation.
2️⃣ Submit Application & Product Details – Provide company documents, test reports.
3️⃣ Product Testing in BIS-Accredited Lab – Ensure compliance with IS standards.
4️⃣ Factory Inspection (for ISI/FMCS Certification) – BIS officials audit manufacturing processes.
5️⃣ Certification Issuance – If the product meets quality standards, a BIS license is granted.

Documents Required for BIS Certification

📜 Company Registration & GST Certificate – Proof of business.
📜 Test Reports from BIS-Accredited Lab – Quality & safety testing.
📜 Product Technical Details & Specifications – Material, components, standards.
📜 Factory Inspection Reports – If applicable.
📜 Authorized Signatory Details – Company director/owner details.

Benefits of BIS Certification

✅ Mandatory for Regulated Products in India
✅ Ensures Product Safety & Quality Compliance
✅ Required for Import & Sale in India
✅ Increases Consumer Trust & Market Acceptance
✅ Prevents Legal Issues & Trade Restrictions